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1969 Volkswagen Beetle 1500 Convertible Sedan

  • Chassis Number: 159663083
In 1949, soft-top versions of the Beetle were produced by two German coachbuilders, Hebmüller and Karmann. The Hebmuller was produced through 1952 when the company went out of business. Their version was a two-seater with a long engine deck. Karmann had a long association was Volkswagen and worked with other manufacturers, such as Porsche, DKW, BMW, Ford of German and Opel. Perhaps their most memorable work was the Karmann Ghia which were in production from 1955 to 1974.

The Karmann Cabriolets had seating for four occupants which made them much more appealing to motorists seeking an economical, yet stylish means of transportation. The Karmann cabriolet, for the most part, mirrored the development of the Beetle during its lifespan, both mechanically and in body features. The folding top mechanism maintained its distinctive appearance. When in the lowered position, the top sat on the rear deck, covered with a canvas boot.

In 1971, Volkswagen introduced the Super Beetle. This model featured a MacPherson strut suspension in the front and improved luggage space. The Cabriolet adopted its characteristics and retained them even when the Super Beetle sedans were discontinued after 1974. Even after the German Beetle was discontinued after 1977, production continued, coming to an end on January 10th of 1980 after more than 330,000 Karmann Beetle Cabriolets had been produced.

This example is finished in orange with black upholstery. The odometer displays 78,453 miles.

In 2013, the car was offered for sale at the Bonhams Auction in Scottsdale, Arizona. As bidding came to a close, the car had been sold for the sum of $17,250 including buyer's premium.

By Daniel Vaughan | Feb 2013

2013 Bonhams - The Scottsdale Auction

Sale Price :
USD $17,250

1969 Volkswagen Beetle 1500 Auction Sales

Recent Sales of the Volkswagen Beetle 1500

(Data based on Model Year 1969 sales)
1969 Volkswagen Beetle
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Chassis#: 1191042484
Sold for USD$35,200
  2024 Mecum : Kissimmee
 
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Chassis#: 119506495
Sold for USD$13,200
  2023 Mecum : Dallas
 
1969 Volkswagen Beetle Coupe
Sold for USD$29,700
  2023 Mecum : Kissimmee
 
1969 Volkswagen Beetle
Sold for USD$12,650
  2022 Mecum : Kansas City
 
1969 Volkswagen Beetle
Sold for USD$8,800
  2022 Mecum : Dallas
 
1969 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE
Chassis#: 119557744
Sold for USD$16,500
  2022 Barrett-Jackson : Scottsdale, Arizona
 
1969 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE
Chassis#: 119504292
Sold for USD$22,000
  2022 Barrett-Jackson : Scottsdale, Arizona
 
1969 Volkswagen Beetle Convertible
Sold for USD$11,000
  2022 Mecum : Kissimmee
 
1969 Volkswagen Beetle
Sold for USD$23,000
  2021 GAA : July 2021
 
1969 Volkswagen Super Bugger Camper
Sold for USD$19,800
  2021 Mecum : Indy 2021
 
1969 Volkswagen Beetle
Sold for USD$18,000
  2021 GAA : April 2021
 
1969 Volkswagen Beetle
Sold for USD$14,850
  2021 Mecum : Glendale
 
1969 Volkswagen Beetle
Sold for USD$14,850
  2021 Mecum : Kissimmee
 
1969 Volkswagen Beetle
Sold for USD$13,500
  2020 GAA : November 2020
 
1969 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE CABRIOLET
Chassis#: 159760385
Sold for USD$5,824
  2020 Bonhams : Simeone Foundation Automotive Museum
 
1969 Volkswagen Beetle
Sold for USD$8,800
  2020 Mecum : Indy
 
1969 Volkswagen Beetle
Sold for USD$4,400
  2020 Mecum : Glendale
 
1969 Volkswagen Beetle 1300
Chassis#: 009258891
Sold for USD$5,250
  2020 Historics at Brooklands - Ascot Racecourse
 
1969 Volkswagen Beetle
Sold for USD$15,400
  2019 Mecum : Dallas
 

Volkswagen Beetle 1500s That Failed To Sell At Auction

1969 Volkswagen Beetle 1500's that have appeared at auction but did not sell.
VehicleChassisEventHigh BidEst. LowEst. High
1969 Volkswagen Beetle Convertible1599514372023 Mecum : Kansas City$17,000  
1969 Volkswagen Beetle 2023 Mecum : Kissimmee$18,000  
1969 Volkswagen Beetle Convertible 2021 Mecum : Orlando$20,000  
1969 Volkswagen Beetle 2021 Mecum : Orlando$19,000  
1969 Volkswagen Beetle 2020 Mecum : Kissimmee Summer Special$8,000  
1969 Volkswagen Beetle Convertible Conversion1197103612019 H & H Classic Car $3,500$4,500
1969 Volkswagen Beetle 2019 Mecum : Indianpolis$9,000  
1969 Volkswagen Beetle 2017 Mecum : Denver$7,000  
1969 Volkswagen Beetle Convertible 2017 Mecum : Kissimmee$8,000  
1969 Volkswagen Beetle 2017 Mecum : Kissimmee$6,000  
1969 Volkswagen Beetle1193310832016 Mecum : Anaheim$7,000  
1969 Volkswagen Baja Beetle 2016 Silver Auction Missoula$4,000  
1969 Volkswagen Beetle Copilco Edition3VWS1A1B74M9008572016 Motostalgia : Amelia Island Auction $25,000$35,000
1969 Volkswagen Beetle Tudor 2015 Leake Auction Tulsa, OK$10,500  
1969 Volkswagen Beetle 2015 Silver Auction Arizona in January$14,000  
1969 Volkswagen Beetle Coupe1199654062014 Mecum : Anaheim$17,000  
1969 Volkswagen Beetle 2014 Fall Carlisle Auction   
1969 Volkswagen Beetle 2014 Leake Auction : Tulsa$12,750  
1969 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2013 McCormick's Palm Springs # 55$2,100  
1969 Volkswagen Beetle 2013 Auctions America Fall Carlisle$12,000  
1969 Volkswagen 1500 Beetle Karman Cabriolet 2013 Shannons Melbourne Autumn Classic Auction $22,000$28,000
1969 Volkswagen Beetle 2013 Auctions America Spring Carlisle$3,500  
1969 Volkswagen Beetle 2012 Silver Auction Spokane$4,300  
1969 Volkswagen Beetle Woody Convertible 2012 Leake Auctions Dallas$5,000  
1969 Volkswagen Beetle Woody Convertible 2012 Leake Auctions Dallas$4,500  
1969 Volkswagen Beetle 2012 Branson Auction Spring 2012$5,000  
1969 Volkswagen Beetle 2011 Mecum Auctions Dallas, TX Auction$20,000  
1969 Volkswagen Beetle 2-Door 2011 Mecum Auctions Kissimmee, FL Auction$7,500  
1969 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2010 Silver Auction Sun Valley$3,200  
1969 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2008 Silver Auction Reno Showcase$5,900  

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